Doctor Who showrunner Russell T Davies says he informed BBC bosses about his relationship with his boyfriend, according to reports. The outlet descriptions differ on the exact phrasing, but both say Davies “reported” the relationship to senior staff.
The relationship is described as involving a significant age gap. Metro reports Davies, 63, is dating a boyfriend who is 27, while The Independent says the boyfriend is 36 years younger. The couple had already confirmed they were dating earlier this year, with both reports framing the disclosure as an internal notification tied to Davies’ role on the Doctor Who franchise.
While the accounts agree on the core point—that Davies told BBC bosses about the relationship and that the couple have confirmed the romance—the coverage differs mainly in how it characterizes the act (reporting) and the specific ages cited. Neither account provides detailed information on what BBC bosses did in response beyond the disclosure itself.
